2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Presea |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |